Most employers understand that age discrimination is illegal under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”). That law applies to organizations with at least 20 employees and to employees who are at least 40 years old. Businesses have still...
Workplace Discrimination
Has your boss become overbearing?
The most successful companies typically have a diverse workforce with an array of traits and skills. Some companies have a rigid hierarchy while others are laxer. In any case, employees are usually under the direction of team leaders, supervisors and managers. Bosses...
You have discrimination protection as a pregnant employee
You and your family may be excited over an expected new baby, but do you know how your superiors feel about the pregnancy? You probably don’t care if they approve, but some employers can make pregnancy more difficult through discrimination in the workplace. In...
3 signs of age discrimination at work
There are many ways an employee can be discriminated against at work. If you are over the age of 40 and your employer is treating you less favorably or is taking adverse action against you based on your age, then you might be a victim of age discrimination. If so, you...
California bill aims to end workplace marijuana discrimination
Your employer can’t fire you because you had a beer or a glass of wine with your dinner at home. They also can’t fire you because a drug test shows traces of a prescribed medication in your system. Why, then, should they be able to fire you because you use marijuana –...
How do you prove pay discrimination at work?
Everyone deserves adequate and fair pay for work done. But when discrimination gets into the picture, the subject of pay can become a sticky issue. This is why labor laws are in place to protect workers from all forms of discrimination, including wage discrimination....
Have you faced age discrimination at your job?
Your work opportunities and compensation should be a reflection of your education, experience and work performance. Unfortunately, some companies look instead at personal characteristics outside of the control of their workers when making big decisions. Age...
Maternity leave is not a vacation
When considering protections for pregnant workers or for new parents, it's important for employers to remember that someone who goes on maternity leave is not going on a vacation. They're not simply taking a break from their job. They're not abusing this system to get...
Your birthday shouldn’t be an occasion to worry about losing your job
Every year that you grow older is simply a chance to celebrate the life that you're living. It should certainly not be a time when you are worried about being let go from your job or seeing other negative impacts on your career. Unfortunately, this is exactly how a...
When is a dress code at work illegal?
Generally speaking, employers are absolutely allowed to institute dress codes. You'll see this if you walk into a store and all of the employees have the same color shirt on, for instance, or if you go to an office building and everyone is wearing suits and ties. The...